THE Lorne Sculpture Biennale (LSB) is among three arts organisations across the region to share in more than $1 million under the fourth batch of grants from the Morrison Government\u2019s $200 million Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund.<\/p>\n
The biennale has received $131,910 for the festival, which will return to the Lorne foreshore after a three-year hiatus.<\/p>\n
Titled \u201cSpirit of Place\u201d, this year\u2019s LSB will explore the deep connections to nature, history and community.<\/p>\n
Held on traditional Gadubanud land, the works will explore the deeper histories of Lorne by taking a deep dive into Lorne\u2019s diverse and fascinating past.<\/p>\n
Featuring 16 themed precincts from Point Gray in the south to the mouth of the Swing Bridge over the Erskine River in the north, the invited artists have been hand-selected by curator Graeme Wilkie.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s Lorne Sculpture Biennale will feature a range of styles including performance art, soundscapes, interactive and kinetic displays, all with sculpture at its heart.<\/p>\n
Spirit of Place will be at the heart of a program that will see other supporting cultural events including workshops, performances, film events and sculpture trail tours.<\/p>\n
Artists and writers can also participate in prize events long associated with the Biennale: the Ken Scarlett Award for arts writing and the SculptureSCAPE ephemeral art prize.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re delighted to welcome back the Lorne Sculpture Biennale this year after last year\u2019s cancellation,\u201d Mr Wilkie said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year\u2019s theme \u2013 Spirit of Place \u2013 promises to bring us back to the heart of Lorne, its rich history and strong sense of community.<\/p>\n
\u201cA celebration of Lorne\u2019s unique environment and cultural past, the Lorne Sculpture Biennale will highlight the individual and diverse styles of our 16 artists, via a world-class cultural event in a beautiful and unique setting.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is something for everyone at the Biennale and we look forward to welcoming visitors back to Lorne.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Museum of Play and Art also received a grant through the RISE Fund, as did the Meredith Music Festival and Golden Plains Music Festival.<\/p>\n
Victorian Senator Sarah Henderson said the funding would provide critical support for local arts organisations and assist local communities and economies to restart from the pandemic.<\/p>\n
Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts Paul Fletcher said the latest $40 million in funding was especially important during such a difficult period for the sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cDemand for RISE funding has been significant since it opened last year,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The latest funding will be allocated immediately to create more than 56,000 employment opportunities across the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur commitment to these organisations will play an important part in rebuilding our local arts and entertainment sectors, and will assist in the long-term sustainability of cultural and creative organisations,\u201d Mr Fletcher said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE Lorne Sculpture Biennale (LSB) is among three arts organisations across the region to share in more than $1 million under the fourth batch of grants from the Morrison Government\u2019s $200 million Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund. The biennale has received $131,910 for the festival, which will return to the Lorne foreshore […]<\/p>\n